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I recently facilitated a team-building session at an organization’s annual staff retreat, and one of our goals was to boost team cohesion. To help with that, I brought in one of my favourite activities: Going around the room and having each person highlight one or two strengths they’ve noticed [...]

Working in HR, I often hear from managers who are looking for help boosting employee motivation, especially when there’s no room in the budget for raises.   The first thing I remind them is that the solution usually isn’t adding more perks or even increasing compensation. While [...]

When we think about stress at work, our minds often go straight to the negative – tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and that constant feeling of being “on.” But not all stress is created equal. In fact, some stress can be [...]

When I deliver team training on coaching for performance, I often start the session off with a question: Who here is familiar with the concept of coaching?  Almost every hand goes up; People mention their child’s soccer coach, their high [...]

Change has become the constant in today’s workplace. Whether it’s navigating economic uncertainty, adopting new technologies like AI, or adjusting to shifting employee expectations around flexibility and culture, leaders are being tested from all angles.  Resilient leadership isn’t about simply [...]

What happens when your top performer becomes a “destructive star”? They hit every target but leave friction behind—poor attitude, resistance to feedback, or entitlement. High performance doesn’t excuse toxic behavior. In fact, ignoring it can cost your culture more than [...]